Site Selection Principal Consultant

Summary

Join Avicado Construction Technology Services as a Site Selection Program Manager and contribute to the smooth and efficient operations of our clients. This crucial role involves leading cross-functional teams to secure leases and site acquisitions, developing data center location strategies, conducting market research, and delivering analytical insights. You will manage large-scale real estate projects, negotiate contracts, and represent business interests with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in a related field, extensive experience in site selection and real estate development, and strong communication and leadership skills. Avicado offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, 401k matching, flexible PTO, remote work options, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor's degree in real estate, Engineering, City Planning, or a related field
• Possess proven expertise in site selection for large-scale industrial projects, including real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, construction, lease agreements, and a general understanding of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and financial modeling
• Have 3+ years of hands-on experience in site selection
• Have 5+ years of experience in data center, capital project, or infrastructure development
• Demonstrate success in leading real estate negotiations, including contract formation and execution
• Have experience representing business interests with government entities (state, county, and local), utilities, potential suppliers, and other key stakeholders
• Have a track record of managing large-scale real estate development projects, coordinating effectively with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Possess strong communication skills with the ability to convey commercial, market, and contractual details across all organizational levels
• Be willing and flexible to travel as required
• Have a strategic mindset with the ability to manage both high-level objectives and hands-on details
• Possess excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills to drive collaboration and results

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate, negotiate, and secure leases and site acquisitions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Develop and implement data center location strategies, collaborating with teams across energy, utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial domains
• Conduct comprehensive market research on targeted regions, metros, and specific locations to identify optimal opportunities
• Deliver analytical insights and reports on market strategies, assessing risks related to cost, timelines, and overall project delivery
• Take ownership of initiatives, driving them from concept to completion with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and impactful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an advanced degree in a technical field, law, or business administration (MBA)
• Have proven experience with data center negotiation strategies and execution
• Demonstrate expertise in data center leasing and related transactions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program